3 weeks instead of 7: study tests faster radiation for elderly cancer patients
NCT ID NCT04284540
Summary
This study tested a shorter, 3-week radiation schedule for head and neck cancer in patients aged 70 and older. The goal was to see if this shorter course could effectively control the cancer while being easier for older adults to complete than the standard 6-7 week treatment. Researchers measured how well the cancer was controlled at 6 months and one year, and tracked side effects and quality of life.
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Locations
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Mount Sinai Chelsea
New York, New York, 10011, United States
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Mount Sinai Downtown Union Square
New York, New York, 10003, United States
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Mount Sinai Hospital
New York, New York, 10029, United States
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Mount Sinai West
New York, New York, 10019, United States
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